Rifle Scopes Premier 3-15x50 Issues

[BlackWhiskey]

I have a Premier Heritage 3-15x50, and when I have it on 15x, the image becomes distorted in a sort of fish lens effect. I'm not sure what it's called but I was wondering if anyone else has experienced it with their Premier and if it's something I should worry about.

 

[jasonk]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

Yes, you should worry about it, that's not right.

Send it in for service.

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

Thanks. And just so I don't sound so ignorant when I send it in, what term should I use to describe what is happening, or should I just refer to it as a fish lens effect?

 

[netranger6]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

just give them a call, they will take care of it. how long have you had it?

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

About a month. I got it used, but was told it was sent back to Premier to have it checked out and everything was ok. The guy said he never used it. When I got it, it was in perfect condition, not even a slight ring mark.

 

[sobrbiker883]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I got it used, but was told it was sent back to Premier to have it checked out and everything was ok. The guy said he never used it. </div></div>

He never used it but sent it back to be fixed and now its looking fish eyed, I'd say something's fishy. PR will have a record of any work done and why if you call them and give them the SN.

 

[pupdawg]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

Were there ring marks on the scope tube?

The previous owner mightve tightened the rings down a little tooooo much or tightend one ring at a time...idk.

Regardless I'm sure Premier will help you out.

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues



<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> He never used it but sent it back to be fixed and now its looking fish eyed, I'd say something's fishy. PR will have a record of any work done and why if you call them and give them the SN. </div></div>

Yeah I thought it was weird too, but I have all the paperwork and such. I just sent an email to PR. I hear they have great customer service, and I'm hoping this will all get fixed soon since the weather is finally warming up here! I want to get out and use this thing!

 

[Lucks]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks. And just so I don't sound so ignorant when I send it in, what term should I use to describe what is happening, or should I just refer to it as a fish lens effect? </div></div>

You might try describing it as a $2000+ kaledoscope that needs to be repaired immediately!

 

[427Cobra]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

Set the paralex to infinity,max magnification, point the scope at the sky and adjust the ocular until the reticle is nice and crisp, I was having almost the same issue, I readjusted the scope to my eyes and the problem went away.

 

[BlackWhiskey]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Lucks</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: BlackWhiskey</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Thanks. And just so I don't sound so ignorant when I send it in, what term should I use to describe what is happening, or should I just refer to it as a fish lens effect? </div></div>

You might try describing it as a $2000+ kaledoscope that needs to be repaired immediately!

</div></div>

Done and done!

 

[bweidmer]

Re: Premier 3-15x50 Issues

I had a similar problem with the same scope. I called Premier and described the problem. Come to find out, my rings were torked slightly too tight and the focus/paralax was not free to move.

I loosened the rings slightly and it works perfectly.